Dolly Parton told us who she was, one song at a time

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My introduction to Dolly Parton came at 7.

My mom, as the lead alto in the church choir, had some sway with our music director and she used it to snag me the occasional solo in front of the congregation.

I sang hymns, some contemporary Christian songs.

Then one day, Mom brought home the sheet […]

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